1. Lake Huron, Michigan

2. Morehead City, North Carolina

3. North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii

4. Key Largo, Florida

5. Monterrey Bay, California

1. Galapagos Islands

2. Chuuk, Micronesia

3. Cocos Island, Costa Rica

4. Tahiti, French Polynesia

5. Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand

1. Grand Bahama, Bahamas

2. Cozumel, Mexico

3. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

4. British Virgin Islands

5. Bermuda

Establish your diving cred at these 15 brag-worthy hot spots for challenging underwater experiences.

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